RESIDENCE
Live in the Heart of the University Experience!
We know moving away from home for the first time is both an exciting yet overwhelming experience and our Residence staff is committed to helping our new students meet new people and get connected with the rest of campus life. Together with the Students’ and Residents’ councils, they work to organize events, create a comfortable and welcoming environment and provide guidance and support when needed.
King’s residence offers more than just a convenient place to stay on campus: it is committed to the values of diversity, respect and academic achievement.
Residence is guaranteed to all first year students who receive an offer of admission and return their residence application by the required deadline. No Lotteries! No Worries!
Residence is provided to approximately 370 students in three different building styles. Living on campus puts you in the heart of the King’s facilities including the Dining Hall, Library, Computer labs and your classes. A convenient and free shuttle bus service runs between King’s and the other campuses at Western allowing for easy access to the academics, athletics and other clubs and activities available to you. Residence Parking is limited.
Enjoy a diverse and multicultural environment. In the 2009-2010 academic year, approximately 25% of the students living in residence were international. Meet a new friend and have the opportunity to learn about a new culture: you can request to live with an international student on your residence application.
Academic programming and support is also a part of the residence structure. Internet access is available in all residence rooms and wireless access is offered in the residence lounges and study rooms. Quiet hours are in place to ensure an environment that will allow for sleep and studying but still allow for fun and engagement. Upper year students volunteer as Peer Academic Leaders to provide academic support to first year resident students when needed. Additional learning support services and tutoring is available through our Student Services located in the Wemple Building.
For detailed information about the facilities, amenities and residence life, please visit: http://www.kingsviewbook.ca/residence/
MEAL PLAN
The King’s meal plan provides a broad and varied choice in menu. It includes dining in the Thames Market (our dining hall in the Wemple Building), Tim Hortons (in Labatt Hall) as well as with off-campus partners like Pizza Pizza and Swiss Chalet.
Meal Plans are required for students living in residence and are available for purchase for students living off campus in a variety of value options (beginning at $50). The Thames Market is a “marche” style eatery allowing you to choose from an array of healthy and delicious food options from stations including:
- Extreme Pita: healthy sandwich alternative providing vegetarian and grilled options
- Express: Quick and convenient ready made choices including salads, subs, wraps, sushi, vegetable and yogurt cups.
- Quick Stop Bakery: a selection of yummy baked goods and sweet treats
- Grille Works: a traditional grille menu with burgers, fries and an full line of breakfast items
- Home Zone: a variety of international and domestic healthy entrees inspired by Asian, Latin and Mediterranean flavours. Vegetarian options available
- Expresso’s Coffee: a large variety of freshly brewed fair trade coffees
- Montague’s Deli: a large assortment of freshly made sandwiches, wraps and paninis featuring the Healthy Choice menu—offering four Signature Sandwiches under 6 grams of fat!!
- Salad Garden: a self serve salad bar with assorted salads, greens, fruits and soups
- Pan Geos Stage: a stir fry and pasta station with a twist
- Pizza Pizza: Ontario’s number one pizza franchise offering the standard faves to the exotic
- Variety Corner: Got the munchies? Gum, chocolate bars, chips, ice cream bulk candy and other treats
- Bagels by the Thames: Assorted bagels served with a selection of jams and cream cheese
To further explore the food options available, please go to: http://www.kingsviewbook.ca/campusdish